SOLUTION: Some salespeople have their commission increased according to how much they sell.a salesperson get a commission of 5% for the first $1500 and 9% on the account over $1500.What is t

SOLUTION: Some salespeople have their commission increased according to how much they sell.a salesperson get a commission of 5% for the first $1500 and 9% on the account over $1500.What is t

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Question 1010478: Some salespeople have their commission increased according to how much they sell.a salesperson get a commission of 5% for the first $1500 and 9% on the account over $1500.What is the total commission on sale of $5000?
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well the salesperson gets
5% on the first $1500 = .05(1500) = $75 and
9% on the next $3500 = .09(3500) = $315
Total = $390
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